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Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Wednesday clarified that a recent administrative order has been misinterpreted in sections of the public and media, emphasising that the institute does not extend any…

Over ₹10 crore allocated to JKACS; NGO awareness funding crosses ₹24 crore Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 2,071 new HIV cases and 66 deaths between 2019 and June 2025, a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed. The data…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the officials of the Health Department on Thursday inspected lockers of the doctors and medical staff at hospitals in Srinagar and Anantnag districts. According to the details available with…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo Wednesday said that statehood is the right of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters at GMC Srinagar, Minister Itoo, per the news agency—Kashmir News…

All medicines, including cough syrups, safe if taken under proper medical supervision’ Srinagar: Doctors on Monday said all medicines, including cough syrups, are safe for use when taken in appropriate doses under medical supervision,…

Call for immediate antibiotic policy, say misuse endangering lives Srinagar: Doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have raised serious concern over the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), describing it as one of the gravest threats…

Eliminate stagnant water, use repellents, doctors advice Srinagar: Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir with 1,142 infections reported so far this year, health officials confirmed on Thursday. An official told the news…

Shopian: An outbreak of jaundice has been reported in several areas of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, with health authorities attributing the cause to contaminated water sources. The affected areas include Pahnoo, Trenz, Turkawangam,…

Patients hail move, expect relief from travel, long waiting hours Srinagar: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced an allocation of Rs 124.83 crore for…

Drug overdose can lead to permanent brain damage; liver, kidney failure: Experts, cite mental health issues as reason Srinagar: Rising cases of drug overdose have emerged as a grave public health concern across Jammu & Kashmir, with…